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Petrina Tinslay, Food & Wine
Summer brings with it a beautiful bounty of fresh fruits. It's a shame that we can't stretch the season until the end of the year. But there is a way! Preserve them. Make jams, jellies, preserves, or fruit butters. Jam-making is actually easy to do -- all you need is the fruit, some sugar, a pot and canning jars. So why not get started now while the picking is perfect?

The best part about preserves is that you can enjoy them all year long -- keep a few jars tucked away in the pantry. Spread preserves on hearty bread, buttered toast, or even enjoy it with appetizers like cheese or in a grilled cheese sandwich. Check out our collection of recipes, which includes grape jam, berry jam, apple butter and even tomato jam. Enjoy the fruits of your labors!

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Jams, Jellies, Preserves, and Fruit Butters

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